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factor the following trinomial. \\16x^2 + 72x + 81\\ \\((?x + \\quad)^2…

Question

factor the following trinomial.

\\16x^2 + 72x + 81\\

\\((?x + \quad)^2\\)

Explanation:

Identify the perfect square terms

Using the Perfect Square Trinomials knowledge point

$$ LATEXBLOCK0 $$

Verify the middle term

Using the Perfect Square Trinomials knowledge point

$$ 2 \cdot (4x) \cdot 9 = 72x $$

Write the factored form

Using the Perfect Square Trinomials knowledge point

$$ 16x^2 + 72x + 81 = (4x + 9)^2 $$

Answer:

Factor the following trinomial.

\(16x^2 + 72x + 81\)

(<blank>4</blank>\(x +\) <blank>9</blank>)\(^2\)